Training

Liana Berzina

Lead Compliance Officer

I started working with Staffpower Training in the spring of 2022, after working in Health and Social Care for a decade.  I now work as a member of the Quality and Compliance team.

In my spare time I enjoy travelling, reading and esoteric topics.

Emma Branney

MIS & Data Lead

I’ve had quite a diverse career, from Legal to spending 14 years in the Energy sector with varying roles, mainly within Quality and Compliance. I started working at Staffpower Training late 2022 so training is still quite a new world for me and although it can be a bit of a rollercoaster at times it’s one I am really enjoying being on.

In my spare time I love going for walks, travelling and of course I don’t mind a little Prosecco.

Oliver Kelly

Digital Media & Content Officer

I joined Staffpower part-time in the Autumn of 2022 alongside studying Film production at University, working as a Compliance Support Officer assisting in all parts of the Training Division. I then moved into being solely responsible for the printing and co-ordination of paperwork for our training courses. I have now begun a new role as a Digital Media and Content Officer and am very excited to progress in this new role.

Outside the office, I love spending time with my girlfriend, watching all genres of film and keeping up with F1, WWE and my football team Liverpool.

Kevin Taylor

Compliance Officer

I am relatively new to work but have experience in compliance and quality within Staffpower Training and I have enjoyed every minute so far.

Outside of work I am Sunderland season ticket holder, keen gamer, and a film lover.

Alex Dury

Compliance Officer

Having come from a Recruitment background within the Oil & Gas sector, I decided to make a change and come into the Training industry. I joined Staffpower in June 2023, and I am loving every minute of it! This was definitely the right choice for me!

When I’m not at work I like to spend my nights in the gym, doing boxing and pole fitness. I also love taking my 2 dogs (Murphy & Mini) out for long walks.

Amy Frame

Business Admin Apprentice

I am fairly new to the company as I started in December 2025. I am currently an apprentice completing a level 3 business admin qualification. I’m dedicated and hardworking, making sure to take anything on board to help me progress with my future.

In my own time I enjoy watching movies and spending time with friends and family.

Billy Hedgley

Lead Trainer/Assessor

When I left school at 16, I headed back and started to support staff in the PE department and this developed into a cover teacher for a couple of years. I also started mentoring students through their GCSEs in this role. After I completed my degree in coaching and development, I found myself in the manufacturing and logistics sector (I know, it’s a bit different!) After 6 years working within manufacturing and logistics, I moved back into teaching – supporting learners on short courses and apprenticeships. I worked with many different employers and companies supporting their apprentices.

This role developed and I ended as a project lead of digitising the apprenticeship curriculum and training staff and learners to use new E-portfolios. I hope to use all of this hands-on experience to provide our learners with the best knowledge and skills to support them in gaining employment and bettering themselves.

In my spare time I’m a football coach and this pretty much means I have no spare time but I absolutely love it!

Jodie Owen

Lead Trainer/Assessor

With over 25 years of experience in training and a passion for exploring the world, I bring a rich blend of knowledge, adaptability, and global perspective to every program I deliver. I’m dedicated to empowering individuals and teams to achieve their full potential, wherever their journey takes them.

Rhyan Sasbry

Trainer/Assessor

Growing up in school, I was never the most academic and sit amongst my peers as a class clown. Once I left school, I never thought I would go back into education, and I joined the British Army aged 16 and had a very successful career which lasted for 13 years. Throughout my career, I matured up and started to promote through the ranks. As I started to progress, I started taking a leader’s role and achieved a L4 diploma in Leadership and Management and become very competent in my job. As part of this role, I had to start teaching and instructing my junior soldiers around the world on the weapon systems that were used within my role and assess their capabilities. This is where I initially fell in love with the teaching role and knew this was where I was going to go.

During my last year in the British Army I took a transition, learning new skills and completing many courses mainly focusing on health and safety in construction and green energy as well as working within logistics at Amazon. I now dedicate all of my spare time to my two daughters who take over my world (and my bank account).

Claire Forest

Trainer/Assessor

With over 25 years of experience in education and training, I am a dedicated and passionate educator committed to supporting learners across a wide range of settings. I hold a BA in Health and Social Care from Teesside University, alongside a PGCE, which underpins my strong foundation in both academic knowledge and teaching practice.

I teach Humanities at secondary level and also work with Staffpower, where I deliver and assess a variety of subjects. My career has been shaped by a commitment to inclusive education, learner development, and maintaining high standards in both teaching and assessment.

Outside of my professional life, I enjoy staying active through paddleboarding and rowing. I am also deeply committed to giving back to the community through my volunteering work with Samaritans. In addition, I am a proud member of a German Shepherd dog rescue group, reflecting my passion for animal welfare.

Paula Mangnall

Trainer/Assessor

Karen Young

Trainer/Assessor

I have been working in education and training for over 26 years. Originally, I was an assessor for NVQ’s and then a quality assurer before returning to tutor learners where I love to see learners blossom and gain confidence.

I have had many roles in my working career including banking, retail, manufacturing and warehousing and my experiences give learners clarity of different working environments.

For several years I was also a Designated Safeguarding Lead and I am still very passionate about safeguarding and prevent I always ensure learners understand the implications of safeguarding and know it is alright to ask for help even when it is very difficult for them to do so.

Apart from working we have two border collies father and son so a lot of my time is spent keeping them active in different places and we do this by travelling in our motorhome all over the country.

Craig Hutchinson

Trainer/Assessor

Aamash Ali

Trainer/Assessor